Telephone exchanges expanded, opened

With the expansion of the Samlaya exchange, 640 additional lines have been created 8212; clearing the waiting list 8212; while the Sandasal exchange has been expanded by 256 C-DOT additional lines.

Besides, a consumer service center has also been established at Dabhoi. A telecom spokesman said that all types of application forms and telecom-related commercial information on Dabhoi taluka would be available there, apart from telephone directories.

Subscribers can also submit their complaints/applications regarding billing, commercial and service matters at the center. The spokesman further said that the expanded capacity would be gradually released by October 1999, subject to laying of underground cables wherever required.